Department
PED-TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH SCI (IN-PTRS-IUINA)
Department Information
The Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research (Wells Center) conducts basic science and translational research within the Department of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM). The Wells Center houses more than 300 faculty investigators, staff, and trainees seeking answers to the most pressing questions related to childhood illness.
With the collaboration between scientists and physicians, the center aims to increase knowledge of causes and mechanisms of serious pediatric diseases. Our goal is to develop innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of sick children in Indiana and beyond.
Job Summary
This position serves as the laboratory's lead technical resource for its in vivo and biochemical research operations.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Plans and manages the lab's mouse breeding program, scaling colony size and adjusting breeding pairs to match current and future research needs.
- Coordinates procurement and setup of specialized mouse models and oversees genotyping, including lines with complex or novel genetics and studies involving drug/toxin exposure.
- Serves as the lab's lead for harvesting and preparing mouse tissue, blood, and organs, handling the more technically demanding procedures the research requires.
- Performs tissue and plasma processing for biochemical analysis as a core part of the role, including nitric oxide analyzer (NOA) chemiluminescence assays that measure nitric oxide and S-nitrosothiol signaling.
- Supports in vitro work as needed, including cell culture and passaging, sample preparation, and biochemical assays.
- Runs the logistics of day-to-day in vivo experiments, keeping protocols on schedule and in step with compliance requirements.
- Partners with the PI and research staff to keep animal resources and study timelines aligned with lab priorities.
- Maintains accurate record keeping.
General Responsibilities
- Performs complex and intricate laboratory experiments while following research techniques and procedures.
- Develops procedures and protocols in collaboration with leadership.
- Prepares research reports or analyses for projects.
- Maintains safety records and ensures safety/compliance procedures and protocols are followed.
- Provides guidance and support to junior-level staff in laboratory operations.
- May develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for research projects and related work.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Preferred
- Master's degree in a related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 3 years of related work experience.
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
- Highly thorough and dependable.
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
Working Conditions / Demands
The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$55,000.00 - 65,000.00 annually determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Research Analysis
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